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Powers' Isshinryu Karate Isshinryu (one heart/mind) was developed by Sensei Shimabuku, Okinawa’s Grand Master of Shorin-Ryu, who devoted his life to the study of Karate. Isshinryu is the most realistic style of Karate, stressing "close in" techniques necessary for "street fighting" where you haven’t time for elaborate, time consuming wind-ups of other styles. Isshinryu is the most sensible form of Karate, with snap punch and snap kick techniques that permit you to move in and out quickly without committing yourself to a disadvantage position should you miss or misjudge. www.freewebs.com /powerskarate/isshinryu4.html   (364 words)

[No title] Isshinryu karates founder Shimabuku Tatsuo Sensei was born in Okinawa in 1908. Uezu Sensei later apointed Uechi Tsuyoshi Sensei as the new leader of the Okinawan Isshinryu Karate and Kobudo Association. The churning sea and gray background represent the swell of a typhoon. www.isshinryu.dk /history.html   (802 words)

Graham's Isshinryu Karate Studio Isshinryu karate was introduced in the mid 1950's by Master Tatsuo Shimabuku. Isshinryu is a combination of the best of these styles and weapons techniques, using powerful, fast techniques that in today's world are highly practical for self-defense. Isshinryu stresses "close-in" techniques that are more practical on the street; and the techniques are mostly thrown from natural stances, limiting wasted motion, maintaining stability and giving you split-second advantages over many other styles. kgikarate.freeservers.com /index.htm   (884 words)

Megami   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06) The goddes is the Goddess of Isshinryu karate and not the goddess of water. The shape of the emblem is as the vertical fist of Isshinryu, the trademark of this remarkable karate style. Her right hand is closed in a Isshinryu fist, symbol of hard and is ready to be used in times of need to defend. chathamkarateacademy.com /megami.htm   (640 words)

Isshinryu Karate - An Unofficial Site   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06) Isshinryu was known as the "Master Style" because of its approval by all the Okinawan Karate Masters before becoming officially recognized. Isshinryu truly means to clear your consciousness of all useless or wasteful thoughts. He sent out a letter to all Isshinryu practitioners that all ranks awarded prior to August 31, 1974 would be considered valid, but all ranks awarded there after must be in the IWKA in order to be recognized. www.journaled.com /MA/Isshinryu/main.htm   (1795 words)

Geneology of Isshinryu   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06) Isshinryu is the combination of two schools of martial arts, Master Tatsuo Shimabuku’s personal insights, and the weapons katas that Master Shimabuku found most useful for students to learn. Isshinryu was formed in 1954, however the name Isshinryu (Which means One Heart Method) was applied later by a student. Hard blocks in Isshinryu are executed with the side of the arm; that is the part of the arm that is under the back of the hand. home.maine.rr.com /poiuyt/geneolog.html   (453 words)

MSISSHINRYU.COM | Joe Swift: The Kata of Okinawa Isshinryu Karate-do This article will attempt to trace the origins of the Isshinryu kata utilizing mainly these types of primary materials, in the hopes that it will clear the air of some of the myths and misinformation that have plagued the English-speaking Isshinryu community for literally decades. Isshinryu Naihanchi is basically a re-working of the classical Naihanchi Shodan, in order to keep it in line with the principles around which Shimabuku built his style. Often described in Isshinryu as a "night fighting kata," this form was passed down from Kyan Chotoku to Shimabuku Tatsuo. www.msisshinryu.com /articles/swift/kata.shtml   (3283 words)

History Tatsuo Shimabuku the founder of Isshinryu Karate was born on September 19, 1908, in Chun Village, Okinawa. It was because of this that Isshinryu was born! Isshinryu Bushido was formed by students of, Master Lennox at the time of his retirement from active teaching. www.isshinryu.bizland.com /history.htm   (695 words)

Isshinryu Karate Isshinryu is a combination of the best of these styles and weapons techniques and epitomizes the powerful, lightning-fast techniques that enabled the weaponless Okinawans to endure the rein of the Chinese empire and to defeat the sword-wielding Samurai of Japan. Isshinryu's main goal is to perfect of oneself through physical and mental development. Isshinryu uses a "snap style" that permits you to move quickly, deliver more punches or kicks, and lead naturally into other techniques. www.verticalfist.net   (1783 words)

Letter From Master McGrath Isshinryu literally means, "The One Heart Way" and while our hearts may be heavy with his loss, the Sensei wished for Isshinryu to solidify it's unity and friendship, right to the end. In the forty two years that I have taught and practiced Isshinryu karate, I have had but one Sensei, Grand Master Don Nagle and never saw the need to study with anyone else, for the depth of his knowledge was infinite. Instead, think of the power of Isshinryu unity or the extraordinary feeling of pride in simply visiting another Isshinryu dojo, in another state or area and being welcomed whole heartedly, as brethren in Isshinryu. www.webspawner.com /users/isshinryuML   (1323 words)

Isshin-ryū - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The vertical punch of Isshinryu also has the thumb pressed down on the second knuckle of the index finger, while in a corkscrew punch, the thumb is wrapped over the clenched fingers. Isshinryu No Megami, or Megami, (goddess) is the symbol of Isshin-ryu, it is represented on the Isshin-ryu patch and is often displayed on the front wall of the dojo next to a picture of Tatsuo Shimabuku. The Goddess is the Goddess of Isshinryu karate and not the Goddess of water.*** en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Isshinryu   (1851 words)

HOME The efforts to unite Isshinryu Karate into a single organization are not feasible. The UIC is the most effective endeavor to date to unite the organizations into a group to support one another for the benefit of promoting Isshinryu Karate. Labeled as "The largest gathering of Isshinryu karate-ka in the world", it meets yearly in early August in Tennessee for a tournament and banquet. mebaneisshinryu.com   (290 words)

Tatsuo Shimabuku   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06) Tatsuo Shimabuku, the founder of Isshinryu karate, was born in the village of Chan (nowadays: Kinaka, a part of Gushikawa city) on Okinawa, Japan at the 19th of September 1908. One of the interpretations of the three stars in the Isshinryu emblem, the Megami / Mizu Gami (which has been designed with Tatsuo Shimabuku's approval in 1961 by Arcenio J. Advincula), is that they stand for Shorin-ryu, Goju-ryu and Kobudo. Tatsuo Shimabuku once said that Shorin-ryu's naihanchi the mother, Goju-ryu's sanchin the father and the result Isshinryu was. pages.zdnet.com /oika/oika/id3.html   (1486 words)

LACLEDE SCHOOL OF ISSHINRYU KARATE Isshinryu Karate translates in English to The Way Of One Heart/One Mind. Isshinryu comes from Okinawa, which is now controled by the government of Japan. While the study of Isshinryu is not accupresure, it can lead you to become an accpresurest very easily..... www.angelfire.com /ks3/sensei_isshinryu   (245 words)

Ft Davis Isshinryu Karate Club Dojo The Isshinryu style is a combat style and is known for its strong fighters. Tatsuo Shimabuku, the founder of Isshinryu Karate, was born on Okinawa in 1908. This statue was a gift from the Isshinryu Karateka of Indianapolis, Indiana in the United States. www.dojos.com /ft_davis   (727 words)

[No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06) Mister Chuck Reynolds is a 5th Degree Black Belt in Isshinryu Karate with over 20 years of experience in the martial arts. He was also inducted into numerous halls of fame including: International Isshinryu Karate Association Hall of Fame, World Martial Arts Hall of Fame, and the International Karate and Kickboxing Hall of Fame. He was an icon in the Powell community, and served as an example and an inspiration to many people whose lives he touched. www.wheelers-isshinryu.com /owners.html   (210 words)

isshinryu.htm Shimabuku Tatsuo (1908-1975) was the founder of Okinawa Isshinryu karatedo. However, the form is quite different from Isshinryu's Shishi no Kon, and the kanji for the Matayoshi kata are the same as the kata that in the Taira lineage this is pronounced Soeishi no Kon (Matayoshi, 1996). However, there are still Isshinryu groups in the United States and elsewhere who still refer to this kata as Chie-fa no Tonfa, apparently because that's what it says on the film. virtual.parkland.edu /bio225/isshinryu.htm   (6193 words)

Isshinryu Karate-do at MIT Isshinryu is a style of karate that originated in Literally translated, the word Isshinryu means "The One-Heart Way." Karate-do signifies the practice of traditional Okinawan karate and the study of empty hand fighting focused on the development of one's character. If you are interested in learning and working at something that will benefit you for the rest of your life, you can make great strides in Isshinryu. web.mit.edu /~isshinryu/www   (739 words)

Joslin's East/West Karate He sent out a letter to all Isshinryu practitioners that all ranks awarded prior to August 31, 1974 would be considered valid, but all ranks awarded thereafter must be in the IWKA in order to be recognized. The IB is the largest yudanshakai in the Isshinryu World Karate Association (IWKA) and has as its goal the preservation and promulgation of totally traditional Isshinryu in a totally non-profit, non-commercial atmosphere. International Isshinryu Headquarters is currently (1997) located in Gushikawa City, Okinawa, and is directed by O'Sensei Kichiro Shimabuku (10th Dan). www.greatkarate.com /isshinryu.php   (1460 words)

Amazon.com: Isshinryu Karate Do: Its History and Philosophy: Books: Michael J. Dobyns   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06) If what one wants is a book on Isshinryu technique one should consider Long and Wheeler's three volume set but for those with a smaller budget I would suggest Isshinryu: the One Heart-- One Mind Method by Allen Wheeler ISBN 0-89826-017-5. The title (History and Philosophy of Isshinryu Karate-do) gives one the impression that one is purchasing a detailed book on Isshinryu but this is not the case. While Dobyns has gone to some lengths to research Isshinryu, it appears that he falls somewhat short in his understanding of a few key points, and in some areas, he is innacurate or incomplete in his statements. www.amazon.com /Isshinryu-Karate-Do-History-Philosophy/dp/0934999007   (1192 words)

Biography - Sandubrae   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06) Sensei Arnold Sandubrae began his Isshinryu Karate training in 1973, under the instruction of Sensei's Robert L. White, and Sam Santilli, students of Master Willie Adams. For the past 18 years to date, Sensei Sandubrae has been a Board Member of the prestigious Isshinryu Hall of Fame, and was at one time a Board Member of the Tatsuo-Kan Society. Sensei Sandubrae is the artist of the Bronze Bust presented to the Isshinryu Hall of Fame of Soke Tatsuo Shimabuku, and is the Writer and Producer of the Isshinryu Song. www.isshinryu-karate.com /Biography.html   (562 words)

Isshinryu History Isshinryu epitomizes the powerful, lighting-fast techniques that, in ancient times enabled the weaponless Okinawans to defeat the sword-wielding Samurai warriors of Japan. In developing Isshinryu, Master Shimabuku utilized the sage oriental philosophy of the "hard" and the "soft", which emphasizes strength through speed and accuracy. Sunsu embodies techniques from the other Isshinryu kata and is the most difficult to perform with strength and speed. www.ingramskarate.com /history2.htm   (537 words)

North Knox Isshinryu At North Knox Isshinryu we are a faith based karate school located in the Family Life Center of Dutch Valley Church of God. Our goal at North Knox Isshinryu is to train hard to strengthen our mind and body and lift the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.. Styles taught are Isshinryu, Ju-jitsu, Sambo,weapons, basic self defense and womens rape awareness classes. www.northknoxisshinryu.com   (190 words)

Home - Isshinryu Karate Academy A traditional Isshinryu Karate School co-founded by Sensei William Duessel, 9th degree fl belt and the highest ranking IWKA practitioner in the United States. The Isshinryu Karate Academy present location is 600 Greentree Road in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. We teach traditional Isshinryu Karate and are a members of the I.W.K.A. (Isshinryu World Karate Association). www.karatepgh.com   (228 words)

Mizu-Gami - The Isshinryu Karate Emblem   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06) It shows a woman who is half sea-dragon with her left hand open ina universal sign of peace and her right hand closed in a fist as used in the Isshinryu Kata, Seiuchin. This colorful emblem represents a vision which came to the founder of Isshinryu Karate, Tatsuo Shimabuku, in a dream he had during the time he was developing Isshinryu. The feeling is that the emblem symbolically expresses what he was trying to accomplish in Isshinryu Karate. www.journaled.com /MA/Isshinryu/docs/mizu-gami.htm   (294 words)

Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06) The system of Karate taught at the Midwest School of Isshinryu is called Isshinryu (eesh in roo). Isshinryu develops an individual to the best of their potential by allowing them the flexibility to use your natural assets to the best of your ability. Isshinryu flbelts from other schools are welcome to come join us. www.msoiaurora.org   (229 words)

Isshinryu Karate: Gory Details After all, the point is to try Isshinryu for awhile to see if you like it, and not to worry about something supremely superficial like your clothing. (Not exactly the greatest label, as Isshinryu can also be used for self defense.) These self-defense techniques address a variety of situations where you may not want to escalate all the way up to punching or kicking someone. Part of their responsibility is to field questions from the rest of class, and if necessary, they can obliquely discuss the situation with the senseis ("some people in the class are concerned about X..."). web.mit.edu /~dcltdw/Isshinryu/gory_details.html   (3055 words)

Isshinryu Karate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06) The most notable aspect of the system is the vertical punch with the thumb on top designed to strengthen the wrist and deliver devastating blows. When Soke Tatsuo Shimabuku was forming the style of Isshinryu Karate he thought about it constantly. The three stars were added to symbolize his three karate teachers, the dragon to symbolize his name Tatsuo which means Dragon man, the kanji says Isshinryu karate, the orange border is the ring of fire that surrounded him in his dream. members.aol.com /Marilyn774/Isshinryu.html   (429 words)

Isshinryu.ca His lifelong dedication to the martial arts is respected both within Isshinryu and in the greater martial arts community. Kyle is a tremendous example of the spirit of Isshinryu. Isshinryu isn't just about fighting and kata, it's about being successful in everything you do. www.isshinryu.ca /news.php   (1418 words)

Oregon Isshinryu Karate Club The Oregon Isshinryu Karate Club is a non-profit dojo founded upon the teachings of Isshinryu Grandmaster, Tatsuo Shimabuku. The bulk of his training is in Isshinryu Karate, in which he earned the rank of Sho Dan from 1 Sensei Chandler is currently a certified Isshinryu instructor affiliated with the United States Isshinryu Karate Association (http://www.usika.com/) and the Okinawan Karatedo Union (www.oku.com) www.oku.com /listings_dojos/oregon_isshinryu.html   (290 words)

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